2009/07		An Overview of Sustainability and LEED Presented by Thomas Taylor, General Manager, Vertegy, An Alberici Enterprise. “Green” or sustainable construction has been in the news and is key component of the government’s stimulus package. During his presentation, Thomas A. Taylor, Genreal Manager of Vertegy, an Alberici Enterprise, discusses sustainable building and the LEED certification process
2009/07		Reliant, Prudent, Profitable: Playing to Win in an Uncertain Market (2009 Annual Meeting Overview of the P&C Industry) Presented by: John J. Degnan, Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer of Chubb Group of Insurance Companies. This PowerPoint presentation is far ranging and covers such important areas as: · How the current climate of the P&C market has impacted the industry (The “Invisible Hard Market” Theory) · The prospect for and implications of an increased Federal regulatory role · The impact of the political transformation in Washington on the claims environment
2009/07		Underwriting Cranes & Lessons from Losses Presented by: Jay Shiffler & Ralf Vieten, WHECO Corp & Howard (“JR”) Bristow, Bristow Truck & Equipment Specialists, Inc. Considering the value of cranes & the high proportional value they make up of many equipment schedules, & seizing on recent crane losses, IMUA’s Education Committee has assembled a panel of crane experts whose presentation will incorporate lessons from losses to cover what underwriter & claims professionals need to know about insuring cranes including: Exploring what can go wrong & why · Related costs of crane loss · What to do when a claim occurs · Examining ways to mitigate crane losses · Pertinent Federal Regulations · Operator Certifications · State & Local Requirements
2009/07		An Introduction to Freight Railroads Presented by: James Cunningham, Vice President & Manager, Markel Railroad Division with accompanying PowerPoint presentation from Association of American Railroads. As a part of a presentation devoted to underwriting esoteric coverages, Mr. Cunningham’s presentation will provide: · An overview of the railroad industry · The history of freight railroads · The reasons why shippers use railroads to carry cargo from origin to destination · The essential elements of railroads · The various types of coverage and exposures covered · A list of important characteristics to evaluate · General underwriting considerations · Types of claims
2009/07		Mobile and Fixed Medical Equipment: Strategic Thinking, Meaningful Results Presented by: Darren Vianueva, President & Chief Operating Officer CRG Solutions, Inc. with James Wilson, President Financial Risk Solutions, Inc. As a part of a presentation devoted to underwriting esoteric coverages, Mssrs. Vianueva and Wilson’s medical equipment presentation addresses: The marketplace basics, as well as the types of risks encountered, and the impact of the current economy · Perils and pitfalls · The adjustment process – What happens when there is a claim?